The government is set to implement a policy that will enforce a Science, Technology, and Innovation ecosystem which cuts across Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education levels, noted President Mnangagwa.
He was speaking at the 44th independence anniversary celebrations held in Murambinda, under the theme “Zim@44: Unity, peace, and development towards Vision 2030.”
Mnangagwa said the implementation of the policy sets Science, Technology, and Innovation as drivers of the national modernisation and industrialisation agenda under the Heritage-Based Education 5.0 model.
“The Second Republic is unrelenting in efforts to bring quality healthcare closer to every citizen. The availability of life-saving drugs and specialist medical healthcare has tremendously improved. More health facilities will be commissioned before year-end throughout the country,” Mnangagwa said.
“In this age of speedy technological advancements, we must constantly innovate and acquire the requisite knowledge and skills. The rollout of Science, Technology, and Innovation as drivers of our national modernisation and industrialisation agenda under the Heritage-Based Education 5.0 model is yielding notable results. Adding to the successes realised under this initiative, a deliberate policy is underway to guarantee a seamless Science, Technology, and Innovation ecosystem which cuts across Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education levels.”
He said training of teachers on digital skills, as part of the broader focus on re-skilling and up-skilling, is being accelerated to meet this target.
“We are on course to ensure that all our primary and secondary school learners throughout the country acquire technology and ICT-driven literacy by 2030. The revamped Integrated Skills Outreach Expansion Programme is targeting youth empowerment in trades encompassing building, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical installation,” Mnangagwa said.
“This new thrust is designed to accelerate modernisation, industrialisation, and the improved quality of living and working environments, particularly for our rural communities. In the spirit of leaving no one and no place behind, Government has established the Plumtree Polytechnic and the Binga Industrial Training Colleges. Emphasis is being placed on specialist technical and entrepreneurship skills that link directly with industrial and social development to enhance employability and labour productivity.”
